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Shirley Ann Kaanta
1938 - 2018
Shirley Ann Kaanta
1938 - 2018
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BORN
1938
DIED
2018
Shirley Kaanta Obituary
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George Pulaski
October 4, 2019
She is still a shining star in the memories of us who went to Catholic Central with her. Class of 1955
Patti Kozminski-McConkey
October 19, 2018
Rich and family, I just heard of Shirley's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I had the privilege to work with Shirley for a number of years at Meijer. Shirley was always a bright light.
Cherish your memories of all she brought to your family and her many friends..
Thank you Shirley for the laughter you brought to us❤.
Patti Kozminski-McConkey
October 17, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Kaanta family. Shirley was such a joy and I enjoyed working at Meijer with her for many years. How she loved the Holiday Parties and Summer parking lot picnics. She was a beautiful person and will always be fondly remembered.
Barb (BJ) Milanowski
Mike,Carol Levandoski
October 14, 2018
Tom sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, a mother and her memories are like glue that holds the family together. With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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October 14, 2018
Rich and family, we are very sorry for the loss of Shirley. She was so much fun to be around. You are certainly in our prayers.
Dan and Jo McKay
Karen (Hill) Szczytko
October 14, 2018
I remember Shirley as the most fun of all my parents' friends. Years after they were both gone, I would run into her and Rich every now and then at St. Al's, and she would always stop in to say hello and reminisce. Those visits always made my day. Heaven is a much more lively place now.
George Pulaski
October 13, 2018
Shirley was special. She was fun, she loved everybody. I am proud to have gone to Catholic Central with her.
les and carol quillin
October 12, 2018
shirley was a wonderful person a joy to be
around....God blessed the kaanta family...
fun to be with and the best rum cake ever...
October 12, 2018
our deepest sympathy to the kaanta family...
God gave you a wonderful wife ,mother ,gramother,
and sweet woman....always had fun and a great
time with rich and shirley...
she made the Best rum cake ever....God bless
les and carol quillin
Deb Hodges
October 11, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Shirley's family. I so enjoyed her fun spirit while working with her at Meijer and loved how she remembered my birthday for years with a card (with lots of stickers!) and a lottery ticket. She was a special lady and will be missed.
Jackie VanKeuren-Klinge
October 11, 2018
Rich & Family:
Prayers for you all. We loved Shirley as our second Mom. We have so many fun filled memories. I am sure my mom is very happy in heaven with her friend
Jackie VanKeuren-Klinge
October 11, 2018
Rich and Family,
Prayers for your family, we loved Shirley as our second mom and have so many fun filled memories.
October 11, 2018
Rich, you have my deepest sympathy. It has been such a long, hard road for you. Now she is at peace. I'm sorry I will miss the funeral and visitation as I will be up north for our 55 anniversary. Peace, Jim Wisnewski
Lori Moerdyk
October 11, 2018
Rich & family,
Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. Always had us on our toes! God Bless & Big Hugs.
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